405 ILCS 20/3b

The term of office of each member of the community mental health board shall be for 4 years, provided, however, that of the members first appointed, 2 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, 2 for a term of 3 years and 3 for a term of 4 years. All terms shall be measured from the first day of the month of appointment. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. A community mental health board may provide advice to the governing body and may establish a policy and procedure for the acceptance and review of applications from interested residents prior to making a recommendation to the appointing authority.